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When they arrived on the scene, investigators discovered the estranged couple shot to death inside the home. Both had apparent gunshot wounds, police said.

Family members said no one else was home at the time. A woman told WLWT News 5's Tammy Mutasa that her son may have owned a gun.

WLWT News 5 is not identifying the couple until authorities confirm all family members have been notified.

Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is working on the investigation.

Despite repeated calls, state investigators could not confirm if any weapons were recovered in the house.

Family members at the scene were inconsolable after discovering the news. The woman told Mutasa that the couple had been in the process of getting a divorce.

“They started to go through a divorce, but my brother didn't want it,” said one victim's brother, Brian Applegate. “He was a good brother and a good man; good father. Now he's left behind a daughter with no father.”

The couple had three children.

"I just can't believe this has happened to my son. I thought it would never happen to my son," said one victim’s mother, Vickie Deininger. “I can't believe it. It's a nightmare to me.”

She said her son had difficulty sharing his feelings and the couple had a court hearing scheduled for Friday.

“Just please, if you have any kids, just watch over them and talk to them if there's any trouble at home, if you can. Don't let this happen to your son or daughter, please,” Deininger said.

“May God rest both of their souls,” said Applegate.

Detectives said the investigation was ongoing, and no other information was released.